March 15, 2021

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Rio, Patton, Zeliang meet NNPGs TO MEET NSCN (I-M) LEADERS AND PM IN DELHI Correspondent

KOHIMA, MAR 14 (NPN): In a significant development which has raised speculation on the expectation for an early solution to the Naga political issue, chief minister Neiphiu Rio, deputy chief minister Y. Patton including leader of the opposition (LoP) NPF, T.R. Zeliang along with three each from NDPP, BJP and NPF met with representatives of Working Committee of the 7-member Naga National Political Groups (NNPGs) at Niathu Resort on Saturday. The meeting was reportedly convened by the chief minister and attended by 12 members and representatives from the WC NNPGs led by its convener, N. Kitovi Zhimomi. According to sources, the meeting was a follow up to the resolu-

tion adopted at the February Assembly session on Naga political solution. Speaking to Nagaland Post, Leader of Opposition T.R. Zeliang said the that delegation from the three political parties interacted with the convenor and re presentatives of NNPGs. He said the NNPGs were reminded on the concept of ‘one solution one agreement’ and to uphold the spirit of reconciliation as and when needed. Zeliang said it was also decided that the political parties will seek appointment with the Prime Minister through a request letter signed by leaders of three political parties NDPP, BJP and NPF. He also informed that the delegation has decided to meet NSCN (I-M) in Delhi before meeting the Prime Minister. Meanwhile, sources

informed Nagaland Post that NNPGs said reconciliation pre-solution was not an option as the other stakeholder-- NSCN (I-M) insisted that it should be on the basis of the Framework Agreement. The NNPGs however said reconciliation postsolution was pursuable. It was also learnt that chief minister is in Delhi for seeking an appointment with the prime minister. The other two political parties were expected to join the chief minister once appointment is made. The February assembly session adopted a four-point unanimous resolution wherein it endorsed and reiterated the past resolutions of the NLA on Naga political issue and resolved to work unitedly in facilitating the “Indo-Naga” political negotiations.

At least 39 killed in Myanmar as NSCN (I-M) asks Centre to Chinese factories burn: Report secure solution within FA

DIMAPUR, MAR 14 (NPN): Against the backdrop of delayed solution to the Naga political issue, NSCN (I-M) blamed it on the “unacceptable posturing of the Indian authorities at the Indo-Naga negotiation” and for which it was “constrained to let the people know” what had transpired between the Government of India and the NSCN (I-M). According to MIP, it has been five years after the signing of the Framework Agreement on August 3, 2015 at the PMO, New Delhi in presence of the prime minister, and witnessed by a host of his ministers and topmost officials. It said scores of NSCN delegation were also present as the world watched the live telecast of “one of the longest armed conflicts in South-East Asia being resolved across the table.” MIP reiterated that “the Framework Agreement is in public domain now” and clearly acknowledged the

“the Indo-Naga conflict is political and nothing else”. MIP said both sides have agreed to end the violent conflict and by solving it on the basis of “Shared Sovereignty(sharing of sovereign power), by respecting people’s sovereign right” and that “India and Nagaland will enter into a new enduring and inclusive relationship of peaceful co-existence of the two entities (India and Nagaland.)” According to MIP, the “enduring and inclusive relationship of peaceful co-existence of the two entities, means relationship is extra-ordinarily strong, sustainable and durable through trials and pains and the two are to remain interlocked though each maintains one’s own identity.” It further said, this means that “one is not within the other and one not completely away from the other either” and that both shall remain together as two entities as agreed upon.” (Cont’d on p-6)

2-day nationwide bank strike; Some govt employees yet to get salary services in Nagaland to be hit Correspondent

posits and withdrawal at branches, cheque clearance and loan approvals would be affected due to the strike. Public sector lenders, including State Bank of India (SBI) have informed their customers that their normal working could be affected at the branches and offices if the strike materialises. Banks have also informed that they are taking necessary steps for the smooth functioning of bank branches and offices on the days of the proposed strike. Banks also informed that they were taking necessary steps for the smooth functioning of its branches. In the Union Budget presented last month, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman had announced the privatisation of two public sector banks as part of the government’s disinvestment plan.

COVID: India records biggest single-day jump in 84 days DIMAPUR, MAR 14 (NPN): India on Sunday recorded 25,320 COVID-19 infections, the highest daily rise in 84 days, taking the case tally to 1,13,59,048, Health ministry stated. The death toll increased to 1,58,607 on Sunday with 161 new fatalities, the highest in 44 days, the data updated at 8 am showed.

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“The media never understands whatever I say. That is the problem.” K Y M C

No new COVID case in State: No fresh COVID19 positive cases were reported from across the State on Sunday, keeping the total caseload at 12225. As on March 14, the State recorded 14 active cases while a total of 11966 persons have recuperated from the infection so far, Health department stated.

KO H I M A , M A R 1 4 (NPN): With Nagaland poised to witness its highest ever budget deficit this current financial year as additional expenditures outside of the budget were incurred during the period 2020-21 in addition to a dip in revenue, some government employees were yet to get their salaries. While employees of some departments have received the salary, some were yet to get them. When contacted, Finance department sources however informed Nagaland Post that there was no delay from their end as everything had been cleared. The

Farmers stir may continue till Dec: Rakesh Tikait ALLAHABAD, MAR 14 (PTI): The farmer agitation against the three central farm laws may continue till December this year, Bhartiya Kisan Union’s national spokesperson Rakesh Tikait said here on Sunday. Tikait made the statement while talking to reporters after his recent visit to the poll-bound West Bengal. The BKU spokesperson claimed the three central laws will lead to the closure of all small-time neighbourhood shops, leaving only big commercial malls to survive.

on salaries and wages had increased by 51.03% from Rs. 3274.16 crore in 201415 to Rs. 4944.95 crore in 2018-19 at a compound annual growth of 10.86%. The total number of government employees during the period 2018-19 stood at 123686, which comprises of 6.25% of the total population. State chief minister Neiphiu Rio, in May last year, had written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, seeking special dispensation to help the state tide over the crisis. With huge shortfall in revenue, Rio had expressed concerned that the State may struggle to pay even salaries and pensions.

Costlier construction materials Staff Reporter

D imapur , M ar 1 4 (NPN): Prices of various items have shot up during the past several weeks in Dimapur. Price of one bag of cement (50 kgs) has witnessed a steady rise during the past few weeks. Earlier a bag of cement was sold at retail for Rs.450 during January 2021. The price then shot up to Rs. 460 per bag by end of February and since the past few days, the price has again shot up to Rs.470 per bag. Prices of MS Rod, brick and sand have also risen steadily during the past few months.

PPO serves final reminder to AR to shift camp from Pangsha village DIMAPUR, MAR 14 (NPN): Pangsha Public Organisation (PPO) has served a final reminder to Assam Rifles (AR) for immediately shifting its camp from the vicinity of Pangsha village claiming that it was established occupying houses of villagers on the ground that it would be temporal. Urging the paramilitary force to keep its word, PPO through it media cell asserted that the force cannot keep on using the public as human shield. Mentioning that ITC Dan was established in 1996 and that currently all developmental

works were at complete standstill, PPO claimed that Pangsha public had no hand in the conflict and thus asked the government not to use the prevailing situation as an excuse for its inactivity. PPO stated that Pangsha people also sought rationale of the seven-time gun fight at Dan within five years from parties involved, the latest being on March 9, and claimed that prior to the breakdown of ceasefire between Government of India and NSCN (K), Pangsha people lived in tranquility and that ITC

DAN was peaceful. Claiming that from times immemorial the people have been living a self-sufficient and selfgoverned life with systems in place to deal with any threats, although lacking in modern technological advancement, PPO said this particular challenge of being sandwiched in battles was foreign to the people who were not party to the issue but victimised to a great extent. The Pangsha people also questioned the underground groups involved

Protesters carry an injured man as riot policemen and soldiers shot with rubber bullets to crackdown a demonstration on March 14.

China’s embassy described the situation as “very severe” after the attacks on the Chinese-financed factories. No group claimed responsibility for burning the factories. As plumes of smoke rose from the industrial area, security forces opened fire on protesters in the suburb that is home to migrants from across the country, local media said. “It was

horrible. People were shot before my eyes. It will never leave my memory,” said one photojournalist on the scene who did not want to be named. Army-run Myawadday television said security forces acted after four garment factories and a fertiliser plant were set ablaze and about 2,000 people had stopped fire engines from reaching them.

GPRN/NSCN clarifies

DIMAPUR, MAR 14 (NPN): GPRN/NSCN said it was constrained to issue a clarification and set the record straight to clear all accusations by a section of Zeliangrong community in connection with the alleged abduction and detention of two persons at its designated camp. GPRN/NSCN alleged that a large number of matured 30-year-old teak trees from a well-maintained plantation area under the jurisdiction of Kiyevi village in Aqahuto area, Dimapur district were found freshly cut and smuggled with impunity. It claimed that next morning, three timber thieves were caught in the same farmland with hand saws, machetes and rations to cut and steal more. Upon enquiry, the men said the owner had sent them for the job but no owner came to corroborate their claim. It claimed that these men were habitual timber thieves in the area and had been detained for intruding into the teak

plantation of others, cutting and smuggling timber, which were punishable under Naga customary law. GPRN/NSCN said it was unfortunate that while Zeliangrong Students’ Union Nagaland claimed the accused hailed from Lamhainamdi village in Peren district and were going to their fields, their confessional statement said otherwise, adding they were daily wagers from Rainglong village, Tamenglong district, and temporary residents of Jalukie town. Mentioning that till date the person who hired these men has not come forward, the group claimed that while Wisueo Liangmai and Wongkiyang Liangmai hailed from Rainglong village in Manipur’s Tamenlong district, the third person was from Jalukie village. It accused ZSUN of distorting the domiciles of the accused, cautioning that this modus operandi had serious ramifications for Nagaland in future. (Cont’d on p-6)

KIN appeals for unconditional release

Kuki Inpi Nagaland (KIN) has appealed to the GPRN/ NSCN for the unconditional release of two civilian reportedly being held captive at Khehoi designated camp. In a statement, KIN said that the matter could have been solved through mutual understanding and dialogue, pointing out that the duo had been held captive for nearly two weeks without any positive response, despite several appeals by various civil society organizations for their safe release. KIN said it was “utterly unacceptable at this point of time where everyone is craving for peace and at this juncture where we are on a verge of political settlement.” KIN extended full support to Zeliangrong Students Union Nagaland and urged all right thinking citizens to con(Cont’d on p-6) demn such act and prayed for the safe release of the duo.

‘Potentially hazardous’ asteroid to fly by Earth on Mar 21 30 days ultimatum to repair Peren-Tening road WASHINGTON, MAR 14 (AGENCIES): An asteroid predicted to be the largest to sweep by Earth this year will make its closest approach to the planet on the first full day of spring, according to NASA. But not to worry, because there is “no threat” that it will crash into Earth, the space agency assures. Dubbed 2001 FO32, the asteroid will come within 1.25 million miles of our planet on March 21, NASA said. While that’s approximately 5.25 times the distance between the Earth and

WHAT IS ‘ CLOSE APPROACH’?  A near-Earth object (NEO) is any small Solar System boy whose orbit brings it to proximity with Earth.

 Every month dozens of Near-Earth Asteroids come within 0.05 au of Earth - that’s about 4,647,790 miles.

 As they orbit the sun, Near-Earth Objects occasionally make a ‘close approach’ to Earth

 So NEOs are not necessarily currently near the Earth, but they can potentially approach the Earth relatively closely - therefore, a ‘close approach’.

(Source: EXPRESS)

DIMAPUR, MAR 14 (NPN): Banking services across Nagaland is likely to be affected on Monday and Tuesday in view of the nationwide strike called by the United Forum of Bank Unions to protest against the proposed privatisation of two state-owned lenders. It was learnt that banks in the State will cease work on March 15 and 16 under the banner of the Nagaland state unit of the UFBU. The bankers will rally at three different centres- SBI Regional Business Office in Dimapur, SBI RBO in Mokokchung and SBI Kohima main branch on the assigned dates, a UNI report stated. About 10 lakh bank employees and officers of the banks will participate in the strike, UFBU, an umbrella body of nine unions said in a statement. Services such as de-

delay may be from the individual department’s side, the sources added. As far as the Finance department was concerned, sources said that funds are disbursed depending on the requirement of various departments. Meanwhile, sources informed that in the recent past salaries were being disbursed by 8th of every month, as and when the Centre releases funds. Besides being a resource-crunch State and the government solely dependent on the Centre, the COVID-19 pandemic has only made the financial position more precarious. According to the CAG report for the year ended March 31, the expenditure

YANGON, MAR 14 (REUTERS): Security forces killed at least 22 anti-coup protesters in the poor, industrial Hlaingthaya suburb of Myanmar’s main city on Sunday after Chinesefinanced factories were set ablaze there, an advocacy group said. A further 16 protesters were killed in other places, the Assistance Association for Political Prisoners (AAPP) said, as well as one policeman, making it the bloodiest day since the February 1 coup against elected leader Aung San Suu Kyi. The Chinese embassy said many Chinese staff were injured and trapped in arson attacks by unidentified assailants on garment factories in Hlaingthaya and that it had called on Myanmar to protect Chinese property and citizens. China is viewed as being supportive of the military junta that has taken power.

the moon, it’s still considered close in astronomical terms. Because of that, NASA has designated it as a “potentially hazardous asteroid” . It’s expected to be the largest asteroid to zoom by Earth in 2021, with a length comparable to San Francisco’s Golden Gate Bridge. Astronomers have been tracking 2001 FO32 since it was discovered 20 years ago, said Paul Chodas, director of the Center for Near Earth Object Studies, which is managed by NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory.

DIMAPUR, MAR 14 (NPN): Three student bodies have set a one-month deadline for the department concerned for repairing and renovating the 52-km dilapidated road from Peren to Tening with black-topping before the onset of rainy season In a joint statement, All Nchangram Students’ Union (ANSU) president Kibouwi Zeliang and general secretary Dithu Newmai, Zeme Students’ Union (N) or ZSU (N) president Aakam Pame and general secretary Dei-

chungbe Zeme and Tening Students’ Union (TSU) president Ngauphutlak Nrak and general secretary Kewiphibang Kambutta warned that failure to comply with their legitimate demand would not be tolerated and force them to pursue their own course of action. They also declared that in the event of any untoward incident, the unions should not be held responsible whatsoever. They alleged that successive governments in the State and the department

concerned showed their lackadaisical approach towards renovating the road in spite of repeated appeals made by the inhabitants of Peren district. Pointing out that the existing road was meant only for trucks, the three student bodies said with the onset of monsoon, which is on the threshold, it would look like a river, making it quite dreadful for the vehicles to pass. They said there were lot of potholes and cracks on the road. (Cont’d on p-6) K Y M C

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WEATHER FORECAST march 15

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Agartala Hazy sunshine and very warm 35 18

Hazy sun

29 14

Guwahati Hazy sun

33 16

Hazy sun

30 11

Aizawl Imphal

Itanagar An a.m. shower; partly sunny 26 11 Shillong

Hazy sun

23 11

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A morning shower or two

23 12

Dimapur Hazy sunshine Mkg

Partly sunny, a stray t-storm

Tuensang A shower in the morning Wokha

Hazy sun

Zunheboto A t-storm around in the p.m.

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Advisor K.T. Sukhalu handing over the new cesspool cleaner vehicle keys to ADC Zunheboto Renbomo Ezung.

D I M A P U R : A dv i s o r School Education, K.T. Sukhalu on March 9 handed over the new cesspool cleaner vehicle keys to ADC Zunheboto Renbomo Ezung, which was procured under municipal department in the presence of EAC Orenthung Kikon and 35 AC NDPP President KikheviYepthomi. According to DIPR report, it stated that the cesspool cleaning vehicle has been a long-awaited dream of the people of Zunheboto as the people has been emptying the septic tank in open air especially during

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monsoon thereby creating unhygienic environment. The advisor took the matter as a priority and after approaching the concern department procured the vehicle for the welfare of the people of Zunheboto. In another separate occasion, the advisor also paid his maiden visit to Zunheboto district jail and interacted with the assistant jailor and also with the jail inmates. He exhorted the inmates to forget the reason why they are in jail but urged them to try to change themselves while in jail, find refuge in God and

be a changed person when they completed their sentences. The inmates also complained about the poor condition of the cell and the advisor assured them to approach the concern department and address their grievances at the earliest. In order to check whether the works were being executed properly as specified in work order, the advisor also visited various locations where blacktopping of roads were being carried out along with party workers, contractors and concern department officials.

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KLBC observes LBA More organisations condemn assault on minor Children Day programme DIMAPUR: Peraciezie Youth Organisation (PYO) Kohima and Tikhir Students’ Union Kohima (TSUK) has vehemently condemned the physical assault of a 5-year-old minor girl from Tikhir community by her foster parents, a police personnel and his wife on March 11, at Peraciezie colony Kohima. PYO: Peraciezie Youth Organisation demanded that the couple be booked under relevant sections of the law for child abuse, attempted murder and crime against humanity and said they should not be released under any circumstances and demanded justice without interference from any angle. In a condemnation issued by PYO president, Kevisetso Miachieo and secretary, Khriesakeduo Kelio stated that Peraciezie colony was dismayed by the torturous acts committed by a police personnel who is under oath to protect the citizens. “Such person should not be entrusted to enforce the law and the accused should be discharged from his service for the safety of the general public”, it added. The release said that the couple has been oust-

ed from Peraciezie colony with immediate effect and warned that they will be treated in the same way as they treated the minor child if they are ever seen in the colony again. The colony regretted that the minor child underwent such treatment in its jurisdiction and prayed for the speedy recovery of the child. The colony also cautioned house owners to properly verify the credentials of the tenants and be vigilant, failing which the house owners will also be held equally responsible for crimes and anti-social activities perpetrated by tenants. TSUK: Tikhir Students’ Union Kohima (TSUK) in a condemnation note issued by president TSUK, P Apong and general secretary, T Vichimshi, stated that such inhumane act meted out to a minor girl was totally unacceptable, and that such action does not deserve any place in Naga society and should be condemned by every right-thinking citizen of the Nagas, under one voice. The union appealed the competent authority to take stringent action as per the rule of law.

Pastor Rev. N. Silubo blessing the Sunday School children on the occasion of LBA Children Day of Prayer on March 14.

DIMAPUR: Kohima Liangmai Baptist Church (KLBC) D Block celebrated the Children Day of Prayer on March 14 at its church premises Kohima, organised by Liangmai Baptist Association (LBA) Nagaland. A press release by KLBC media cell stated that pastor KLBC, Rev. N.Silubo encouraged the

Church members and said that children are God’s wonderful and precious gift to human society. He also said children bring happiness to society and home. The pastor further exhorted the children to honour their parents which is the first commandment so that it would give them the will of God to live long on the earth.

3rd DEATH ANNIVERSARY OF LATE PHELUHO TASE 15th March 2018

FIRST DEATH ANNIVERSARY OF OUR BELOVED SON

LATE B. SENTINUNGBA IMCHEN 01/01/1983 – 15/03/2020

Dad, though you’re no longer with us, your good deeds & love are alive in our mind. Dad we love you always. Loving wife, children & loved ones K-561

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Volunteers during the social work on March 13.

DIMAPUR: Bayavü Area Panchayat (BAP) Kohima conducted mass social work on March 13, under the banner “Say no to Plastic”, under Swachh Bharat Mission (Urban) Nagaland. A press release by BAP stated that drainage, roads connecting the highways and paths within colony area were cleaned, giving priority to cleaning plastic wastes. Bayavü Area Panchayat has requested the residents to avoid use of single use plastic, while if unavoidable, it urged to make proper disposal. The panchayat also requested the residents and

visitors not to double park vehicles within the area and to keep contact numbers on dashboard when parked along colony road. It further informed that it would soon install no parking signs along the roads in the colony where residents and visitors would follow the regulations and defaulters would be imposed with monetary penalties.

“Weeping may last through the night, but joy comes with the morning” (Psalm 30:5). A year has passed by since you left us to be with our Heavenly Father. The fact that you are no longer here will always cause us pain, but death is not the end and we live with the unending hope that we will meet again one day in Eternity. ~Loving family members~ DP-1403

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Dimapur Police apprehends two

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LATE VISÜTHA ANGAMI (NCS) Retd. Commissioner & Secretary (01.03.1951-02.03.2021) “For to me, to live is Christ, and to die is gain” -Philippians 1:21 JIHOVA TSHE! Dearest Apo, it is painful that you are no longer with us. We praise God for your dedication in service of our Lord Almighty and inspiring us with your honesty, humility and simplicity. We take comfort that you are in a better place with our Lord. Thank You for being a loving Husband and a wonderful Father to us.

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DIMAPUR: Dimapur Police apprehended one person namely Hoto Ayemi, of Padampukhuri, Dimapur while extorting money near Trendz showroom Dimapur on March 12. According to PRO, the accused was caught while extorting money from business community at Kher Mahal near Trendz showroom Dimapur and seized (1) UNPG NNC (Parent Body) ministry of Chaplee affairs tax slip – 23 nos, (2) duplicate money receipt – 2 nos, (3) mobile handset – 1 no, (4) cash – Rs.500 from his possession. In this connection, a case was registered at East Police Station, Dimapur. Meanwhile, Dimapur Police intercepted one truck (NL01-L9951) from Patkai bridge area, Chumoukedima and arrested one person namely Poklen Singh, s/o Sanamacha Singh on March 13. The illegal IMFL (1) rum (Zeno) – 146 cases, (2) can beer (Tuborg) – 19 cases (3), beer (Kingfisher) – 23 cases (4),whiskey (Mc Dowell) – 21 cases were seized from the truck. In this connection, a case was registered at Chumoukedima PS, Dimapur.

We convey our special gratitude to: • Angami Baptist Church Council (ABCC) • Japfüphiki Baptist Church Council (JBCC) • Kezo Town Baptist Church • Kezoma Baptist Church • Kezo-Basa Baptist Church • Khuzama Baptist Church • Pfüchama Baptist Church • Phesama Baptist Church • Mitelephe Baptist Church

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Kigwema Baptist Church Sakhabama Baptist Church Koinonia Baptist Church & Prayer Centre Naga Shisha Hoho Prayer Centre CRC Tsiepfütsiepfhe AG Colony Ministers’ Hill Baptist Church MHBHSS Principal & Staff RDNÜMS Japfü Christian College Principal & Staff Kohima Bible College & KBC Students’ Union Rev. Ketsozeho Sale, President JBCC Rev. Zotuo Kiewhuo, Sr. Pastor Koinonia Baptist Church & Principal KBC • Ps. Rokopra Mekro, Koinonia Prayer Centre • Baptist Church Kidima • Kidima Baptist Fellowship Kohima • CRC Kidima • Kidima Baptist Church Prayer Centre • Kidima Gazzetted Officers Forum • Kidima Students’ Union • Kidima Community Dimapur • Sakratso Khel • Nagaland Civil Service Association (NCSA) • Forest Colony Union Kohima • AEF Council Ward-17 • Shri. K.N. Ngullie (Retd. Commr & Secy) • Er. Zale Neikha, Advisor Youth Resources & Sports • Dr. Nicky Kire, Advisor Urban Development & Municipal Affairs • Mrs. & Er. Kropol Vitsu, Former MLA • Mrs. & Er. Kevisekho Kruse, Retd. Chief Engineer • Shri. Atso Doulo, Chairman NEPED • Dr. Kekhrüngol (Akhrie) Angami • Doctors & nurses of NHAK • Doctors & nurses of Oking Hospital • Beat Devices We acknowledge and express our heartfelt gratitude to all who stood by us through your prayers, comforting presence, love and kind generosity from his time of illness till his last breath. We regret our inability to thank each individual but it is our humble prayer that our Almighty God blesses you all abundantly. -Loving Wife, Children and Relatives

ROBERT J PATTON 19/11/1987- 05/03/2021 “Though He brings grief, He will show compassion, so great is His unfailing love” – Lamentations 3:12 The family members of Late Robert J Patton would like to acknowledge Deputy Chief Minister, Y. Patton, the Office of the Commissioner of Police Dimapur, Lotha Colony Council, Dimapur Riphyim Ekhung (DRE), Holy Trinity Church, Rev. Fr. Philip Yanthan, colleagues, Eden Medical Centre Dimapur, R.K. Patton OC East PS, Mr & Mrs. Robin Lotha (Sachu Colony) and friends for their selfless service during the sudden demise of our brother and son Robert. Your act of kindness and service rendered to our family is greatly appreciated. Thank You for your support. ~Family Members DP-1422

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

31.05.1979 – 03.03.2021 We the bereaved family take this opportunity to convey our heartfelt gratitude and appreciation to all those who stood by us morally, physically and financially at the sudden demise of our beloved LATE MOLODONGBA OZUKUM of Mongsentyimti Village on 3rd March 2021. We are truly grateful to each and every one of you for your kindness and sympathy at a time when it was much needed. Though we will never be able to repay in kind or in deed of all your generosity, we solemnly pray that the Almighty God shower abundant blessing upon you and your family. We offer our heartfelt thanks to: 1. Hon’ble Minister Tongpang Ozukum PWD (H/M) 2. Amenba Yaden MLA. 3. Kohima Ao Baptist Arogo. 4. Staffs of Department of Information and Public Relation. 5. Kohima Mongsentyimti Senso Telongjem. 6. Maongtemjen Zunga Kohima Unit. 7. Nokojungba Aso Ozukum Kohima. 8. Changtongya Senso Telongjem Kohima. 9. Kohima Kangtsung Senso Telongjem. 10. Langpangkong Senso Telongjem Kohima. 11. Kohima Longkong Senso Telongjem. 12. Kohima Chuchuyimlang Senso Telongjem. 13. Neighbours, Relatives and Well Wishers. Loving Wife, Sons & Relatives. DP-1415 K Y M C

Public rally on Covid-19 vaccination held in Jalukie

CII conducts second phase of Industry Connect programme

SASRD NU holds virtual seminar ‘India’s struggle for freedom’ DIMAPUR: SASRD Nagaland University (NU), Medziphema organised a virtual seminar on “India’s struggle for freedom” on March 12. The resource persons were head, deptt of history, NEHU, prof AK Thakur former who spoke on the topic “freedom movement in North East India and the looming presence of Gandhiji” and head and asst prof, deptt of history, Sazolie college Jotsoma, Robin Temsu who delivered a talk on the topic “interpreting India: a contested space, identity and the fight for freedom”. Earlier, the programme was facilitated by dean, SASRD NU, prof Akali Sema, closing remarks and vote of thanks by PVC, SASRD NU, Medziphema campus, prof Alemla Ao. Altogether 320 students and faculty attended the seminar.

Advisor Noke inaugurates various developmental projects Dr. Tumda Newme, addressing the gathering during the public rally on COVID vaccination awareness held at Jalukie Town on March 12.

Resource persons with students at Ahngjong Mission School, Mon.

DIMAPUR: Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) Nagaland branch in association with department of Employment, Skill Development and Entrepreneurship conducted the second phase of Industry Connect programme at Government Higher Secondary School Pfutsero under Phek district and Ahngjong Mission School, Mon on March 14. A press release by CII Nagaland state councilchair person & CEO Faith Hospital, Hokhuli Sema stated that, resource person Chakhesang Women Welfare Society (CWWS) executive director (acting) and member of CII Nagaland State Council, NezeluNyekha emphasized on the need for skill development and the importance of skills

and Tekhewetsolu Wezah highlighted the employment scenario under Government of Nagaland. The programme was led by Reka Mero and 157 students besides staffs and interns of the CWWS participated in the event. Meanwhile, another Industry Connect session was held at Ahngjong Mission School, Mon, where National Teacher Awardee, Nyamto Wangsha briefed the participants on the concept of the programme and shared different avenues and prospect to prepare themselves towards becoming successful entrepreneurs and challenged the young minds to plan out, set out, and put into action with consistency. Participating in the dis-

cussion, Fr Sam, Don Bosco School, Mon, also shared on youth participation in industrial training and selfemployment and Model School Mon, headmaster Raju Mogar, advised the students to understand one’s own potential and work towards success in the future. E a r l i e r, E a s t e r n School, Mon, headmaster Durlov Dey shared on the importance of inculcating informal education like Morung teaching and practices; Yumah, a trained teacher from Phillipines motivated the students on dignity of labour practices in ASEAN countries and beautician, Angip, shared her success story and challenges in her career. Altogether, 73 students participated in the event.

DIMAPUR: To reach out to the mass in general and targeting the gathering of people at the bazaar area, public rally on COVID-19 vaccination awareness was held at Jalukie Town, bazaar area on March 12. A press release issued by district media officer CMO office Peren, Pezanguno Celine Secü stated that representatives from district administration, chief medical office, St. Xavier’s College Jalukie, Integrated Child Development Scheme, Nagaland Rural Livelihood Mission -Jalukie Block, Jalukie

Youth Organisation and ASHAs attended the programme. Exhorting the gathering, president Zeme Council Nagaland, Dr. Tumda Newme, expressed his appreciation to the gathering and also lamented that the people have forgotten that COVID-19 still exists. He also mentioned that by the grace of God, the state has very less casualties unlike other parts of India and the other countries. Newme also appealed the gathering to take prevention as the utmost priority for nobody knows when

UPHC D Khel Kohima conduct free health camp

CMO Tuensang inaugurates Book on ‘My Adventure in Fairyland’ released Yimpang Health & Wellness Centre

DIMAPUR:Urban Primary Health Centre (UPHC) Seikhazou, D Khel Kohima village conducted free health camp at Kitsubozou Panchayat, Kohima on March 12. A press release by Kitsubozou Panchayat chairman, Vimhalie Pienyü stated that medical officer of UPHC, Dr. Bilva Yalie deliberated on COVID-19 awareness and the necessity for people above 60 years of age to come forward and receive Covid-19 vaccination. Fur ther, Dr. Yalie during an interaction with the Panchayat leaders also assured to conduct more health camps and awareness talks when sought by the panchayat. The team was led by medical officer of UPHC Seikhazou Dr. Bilva Yalie and her staff. Free medicines were also given to all patients and 40 persons of all age benefitted from the camp.

the pandemic would end. He also urged the public to be more careful and follow strict COVID regulations and encouraged all to get COVID vaccination to protect ourselves, our family and the public in general. The programme was chaired by block extension educator, CMO office Peren, Heitona Zeliang, invocation was offered by associate pastor, Jalukie Town Local Baptist Church, Ihusing Liegise and keynote address was delivered by DVBO/district surveillance officer, CMO office Peren, Dr. Hedungkiebe.

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DIMAPUR: Advisor Social Welfare, Guards, Civil Defence & SRDF, Noke Wangnao during his visit to his assembly constituency 43 A/C Tapi on March 4 and 5 has inaugurated various developmental works. A press release issued by PS to the advisor stated that the following projects

CMO Tuensung Dr. I. Moatemjen Jamir and others after the inauguration programme.

DIMAPUR: Chief Medical Officer (CMO), Tuensang, Dr. I. Moatemjen Jamir on March 11 inaugurated Health and Wellness Centre at Yimpang (S/C). Subsequently, health camps were also conducted at Yimpang village, Waoshu village and Taknyu village respectively. According to DIPR report, the health camp was organized in collaboration with the district administration Tuensang under the banner “Beti Bachao Beti

Padhao” especially targeting women’s health and wellbeing. Three medical teams from the CMO office Tuensang comprising of medical officers, nurses, lab-technician, pharmacist and staff from various vertical programmes such as NTEP, DAPCU, IDSP, RCH, DVBDCP, RBSK and MMU were deputed for health camps at the three villages and conducted awareness campaign on various programmes and activities of the dealth

KSU condemns, clarifies

department under the establishment of CMO Tuensang. The Sakhi One Stop Centre and Mahila Shakti Kendra Tuensang also joined in the venture to create awareness on women’s welfare scheme and helped the womenfolk open their bank accounts and Aadhaar card enrolment in order to enable them to avail schemes such as maternity benefits and other welfare schemes that require bank account.

were inaugurated by the advisor: Multi-purpose hall at Tang village constructed under Tribal Affairs department; multipurpose hall at Mon village constructed under Tribal Affairs department and MVSU office building at Mon village constructed under LADP.

DIMAPUR: A book titled “My Adventure in Fairyland” written by a 7-yearold girl, Sofia Livimi Swu was released on March 10, by commissioner & secretary to the Governor of Nagaland, T. Mhabemo Yanthan (IAS), at The Heritage, Kohima. The 44-paged hardcover book was written and illustrated by her and is the 37th publication of Pen Thrill Publication House. Addressing the book launch, T. Mhabemo Yanthan, expressed his happiness to launch the first work of the child prodigy and congratulated her on achieving this feat. He also highlighted the role of teachers and the art of correct parenting and commended both the teachers and parents in grooming and teaching children according to their understanding and capacity. Sofia has 3 younger brothers and is currently (L-R) Publisher of Pen Thrill, 7-year-old Sofia Livimi studying at Bumblebee Swu, & T. Mhabemo Yanthan, during the book release.

LRD Dimapur conducts 4-days rubber tapping training at Kiyezu B village

DIMAPUR, MAR 14 (NPN): Konyak Students’ Union (KSU) has expressed dismay and condemned the involvement of one Easther Konyak aka Rubeka, who was arrested by Bengaluru police in connection with cybercrime-- hacking emails and manipulation of unemployed youth from North East in the guise of “employers in human resource company”. In a statement, Konyak Students’ Union president T. Noklem and general secretary A. Pangnan said the union condemns all forms of crime and anti-social elements by any individual that tarnish the name of the community. Konyak Students’ Union further clarified that the other two male accused-- Thia Samong and Seropa Sesai hailed from Kiphire and not Mon as mentioned. Refuting the misinformation, Konyak Students’ Union urged the concerned agencies to cross-check the detail information of any report before putting them in public domain in order to avoid misunderstanding among individuals and community. Land Resources Department Dimapur training the farmers on Rubber tapping.

Footstep construction inaugurated at Tsosinyu village DIMAPUR: A footste p construction stretching 300 meters at Tsosinyu village under MGNREGA was inaugurated by BDO Tseminyu, Jenny Kath Thong on March 11. During the formal programme of inauguration at village Panchayat hall, BDO expressed her appreciation and satisfaction over the workmanship executed under the initiative of Kisheto Kent Rengma while stressing on the unity of the village for any developmental activities in the village. A brief report

of the work execution was presented by Kisheto Kent Rengma. The programme was chaired by Ayhun S Kath, invocation prayer was proposed by TBC pastor Sotilo Kath, Sohilo Kent presented a special number, greetings was delivered by TVC chairman Noukhrietuo Kath, chairman GVC, GB Loshubu Khing, women secretary Keshale Khingand T. Khing and vote of thanks was delivered by AEO Tseminyu Chegeseng Kath.

DIMAPUR: With a majority of rubber plantation taken up by Land Resources Department under PMKSY-WDC, the Department of Land Resources Dimapur in order to equip the farmers with effective harvesting and production techniques, conducted a training on Rubber tapping and post-harvest management from March 9 to 12. The training was conducted by the department in convergence with the Rubber Board of India at Kiyezu ‘B’ village, Niuland block, Dimapur. In a press release issued by I. Acato Chishi, it stated that resource person,

Arup Jyoti Gogoi, DPO Land Resource Department Dimapur and Rubber Tapping demonstrator (RO Dimapur) commenced the training with a general introduction on Rubber plants and its various species. The 4-day training programme saw an elaborate-sessions on topics pertaining to tapping process and the various tools used in it. Apart from the theoretical sessions given to the farmers, practical demonstrations were also conducted at the Rubber plantation site of Kiyezu ‘B’ with emphasis laid on effective incision technique on the Rubber tree in order

to achieve maximum yield for a longer period of time. The post-harvest management training also covered topics related to Rubber sheet production laying stress on quality Rubber sheet processing. The inaugural programme was chaired by Dr. Kalito (WDTM), keynote address by District Project Officer of Dimapur, I Acato Chishi, experience sharing by Chibosuo Holo, Rubber farmer of Hovishe village. The training was attended by 25 participants from Lotovi, Zuvukhu, K Hetoi, Hezheto, Zuheshe, Kiyezu A, S Vihuto, Hevikhe, Ghotovi, Henito and Kiyezu B.

Inclusive School, Upper Agri Kohima. She likes reading, drawing, writing, playing piano and singing. The 7-year-old author has more adventure series besides a poetry book in the pipeline, which has all been completed at the age of seven and will be published shortly. Highlights of the programme included bible reading and prayer by City Church Kohima, pastor Rev. Kedo Peseyie, publisher’s note by Vishü Rita Krocha, few thoughts by proprietor and headmistress, Bumblebee Inclusive School, Kohima Kopele Tepa and Shekali Swu and song of celebration by AETERNA. Later, words of gratitude was delivered by codirector, Nagaland Coffee Vivito Yeptho, and benediction was proposed by Christian education associate pastor Piokali Sema. The book is currently available at crossword, the common room, bible house, and Ilandlo.com.

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hat rampant, unabated and illegal taxations/ collections throughout the decades by all and sundry which have remained unchecked has finally resulted in flight of business from Dimapur as admitted by the Dimapur Chamber of Commerce and Industry(DCCI) through a press statement. In fact, this newspaper had since the early 90s, highlighted such activities and concluded, that if unchecked, these would ultimately result in exodus of business firms to neighbouring towns in Assam. DCCI in its statement said the flight/ shifting away of business firms from Nagaland has resulted in huge loss in GST revenue. This is a double whammy, as in addition to loss of GST revenue, customers/buyers from Nagaland will continue to be saddled with high transportation cost due to rampant multiple taxations imposed by government agencies/ departments such as taxes, excise, forest, geology and mining, veterinary and animal husbandry, Dimapur Municipal Council and police in addition to unions/associations and nearly ten NPGs. DCCI has also disclosed that imposition of taxes by NPGs on train wagons carrying essential commodities bound for Nagaland and Manipur has also resulted reduction of business volume by 60% to 70% . Wholesale dealers of essential commodities have to pay huge amount per the ‘slab’ imposed per wagon for different items. Many wholesale dealers have shifted to Silchar due to rampant extortion. Even transporters avoid passing through and preferring to take the alternative, though longer route from Silchar to Imphal through Jiribam. Due to this, many hotels especially wayside dhabas and tea shops that used to dot the length of the NH 29 from Dimapur to Imphal, have had to close and many entrepreneurs out of job and depriving families of livelihood. Collections from check gates and even within towns and villages have also resulted high cost of construction materials since trucks have to pay many hands for carriage of cement, bricks and wood. All these added costs have to be borne by the people. The illegal collections have risen during the past few years as more join enter this thriving cottage industry. Successive governments in the state have either turned a blind eye or simply wished them away with empty promises. After massive protests, the Dimapur district had in 2008 ordered all unions/associations to close their collection offices along the NH 29 or near check gates or else face prosecution. Even in 2012 the then chief secretary issued an executive order banning all forms of cash collections, in any manner, be it fee, welfare tax or any other tax under whatever guise. An order was also passed by the Gauhati High Court on June 3,2014 that prohibited unions/associations/ federations etc from collecting cash under the plea of fee or donation etc at national or state highways and from establishing any collection/information centres along the highways. Such rampant and multiple taxes had also led to economic blockades imposed on Nagaland by several Assam truckers associations. Since the early part of 2012 ACAUT had organised public rallies against blatant collections in the name of taxes. Public Action Committee(PAC) presently formed by all apex tribe hohos of Dimapur has been at the forefront against rampant and illegal gate collections. Despite executive and high court orders, spate of public rallies, vigil on check gates and even the Governor’s missive to the chief minister, these activities appear to have spread like cancerous cells.

DailyDevotion Yielding

…you are that one’s slaves whom you obey… —Romans 6:16 The first thing I must be willing to admit when I begin to examine what controls and dominates me is that I am the one responsible for having yielded myself to whatever it may be. If I am a slave to myself, I am to blame because somewhere in the past I yielded to myself. Likewise, if I obey God I do so because at some point in my life I yielded myself to Him. If a child gives in to selfishness, he will find it to be the most enslaving tyranny on earth. There is no power within the human soul itself that is capable of breaking the bondage of the nature created by yielding. For example, yield for one second to anything in the nature of lust, and although you may hate yourself for having yielded, you become enslaved to that thing. (Remember what lust is— “I must have it now,” whether it is the lust of the flesh or the lust of the mind.) No release or escape from it will ever come from any human power, but only through the power of redemption. You must yield yourself in utter humiliation to the only One who can break the dominating power in your life, namely, the Lord Jesus Christ. “…He has anointed Me…to proclaim liberty to the captives…” (Luke 4:18 and Isaiah 61:1). When you yield to something, you will soon realize the tremendous control it has over you. Even though you say, “Oh, I can give up that habit whenever I like,” you will know you can’t. You will find that the habit absolutely dominates you because you willingly yielded to it. It is easy to sing, “He will break every fetter,” while at the same time living a life of obvious slavery to yourself. But yielding to Jesus will break every kind of slavery in any person’s life.

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Why does a CM travel 300 km for reliable treatment? Private is failing India’s healthcare, Budget just 32 percent of hyped fund

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dignitary in Delhi on his indisposition rushes to a government hospital, AIIMS or RML. In West Bengal, chief minister Mamata Banerjee, after her accident at Nandigram, instead of moving to any local government or private facility rushes to Kolkata’s famous and most credible SSKM or formerly Presidency Hospital. It’s an irony. India’s healthcare sector is emerging as one of the largest, both in terms of revenue and employment but exceptions apart most brands are not reliable for a multiple factors. Covid19, illusory or real, has exposed the healthcare chinks. Ultimately, the government health facilities took up the challenge but during the panic peak barred treatment for all other diseases. In some cases, the private sector came up to treating supposed covid19 patients. Again the credibility in terms of care and cost dipped low. There were complaints of extraneous ways as dead bodies were not given to the families. The billing system is extortive and inhumane. Despite rise in private facilities their credibility has neither risen nor

do they enjoy the esteem that a government doctor commands. So was it for this reason that Mamata Banerjee preferred to be driven almost 300 km away to Kolkata? It’s a tell-tale incident of how the healthcare industry is developing across the country and lacks trust. It is just contrary to some of the charitable or missionary hospitals that were known for their services and dedication in pre-liberalisation era. A dignitary does not trust a system that often a common man is forced to use. It is an issue of concern for the ethics, services, expertise and treatment by a nascent private sector. New developments in the healthcare market cater to rise in lifestyle diseases, ageing population, demand for affordable healthcare services, health monitoring through diet, nutrition, and wellness testing as well as technology penetration and government incentives. Rising income levels contribute to market growth though not the credibility. The low trust level is reflected in a survey of 2 lakh persons by GoQII fitness device survey, India Fit 2018. It says 92.3 percent of citizens do not trust the healthcare system

in India, which includes doctors, hospitals, pharma, insurance companies and diagnostic labs. The survey says that 74 percent people do not trust hospitals, 62.8 percent have no faith in pharma and insurance companies, 52.6 percent in medical clinics, 50.6 percent in doctors and 46.1 percent in diagnostic labs. The major reasons cited are series of failures, negligence and lack of transparency. Banerjee’s unsaid concerns possibly are summed up. It is serious not Shivaji only for the health of the people but also for booming investment destination that is allowed 100 percent FDI. According to Dezan Shira & Associates, a firm assisting foreign investors, the hospital industry accounts for 80 percent of the total healthcare market in India and in the last five years has seen huge investor demand. By 2022, the sector is likely to reach $ 132.4 billion from $ 61.8 billion in 2017 and has combined annual growth (CAGR) or 16 to 17 percent. The medical tourism market is rising and there are proposals to increase public health spending. The good news

is not so good because it is either for hi-end people or for fun that pass on as medical tourism. So once again despite need for medical facilities for the common man, the burden is thrust on the government. The 2021-22 central budget is stated to have given an ‘exponential’ boost. But is that really so? Data from the last National Sample Survey (NSS) on health conducted in 2017-18 show that the public health system caters to the needs Sarkar of less than a third of the population. The rest depend on private medical care (including small informal medical care-givers). That unravels the realities for trust deficiency though the government systems, even by users of private facilities, are considered more trustworthy. But the public investment is woefully inadequate. In 2020-21, the budget allocated Rs 69,000 crore for health sector, including Rs 6400 crore for PM Jan Aushadhi (PMJAY). Another Rs 35,600 crore is given for nutritionbased programmes making the total to Rs 94,452 crore It is shown as rising 137

percent to Rs 2.23 lakh crore in 2021-22 union budget. The parliamentary standing committee headed by Ram Gopal Yadav (Samajwadi Party) notes that it is just 32 percent of the actual funds and not 137 percent increase as the finance minister projected. The fund, committee notes, includes the budget for ministry of health and family welfare, AYUSH, departments of research, drinking water, package for vaccination, nutrition and Finance Commission grants for water and sanitation. It notes that the pandemic exposes the inadequacy of the healthcare infrastructure. It called for an increase in health expenses to 2.5 percent of GDP in the next two years and 5 percent by 2025. It points out that Indian expenses are poorest in comparison to the Sweden, Japan, Germany, Norway and the US. It does not delve into the quality or credibility. The UN Foundation in an October 23, 2020 report mentions that private hospitals do not treat the people below poverty line though it is mandatory as they get many concessions including land at especially

low rates. Another Scroll report mentions how on June 13, 2020, a Delhi private hospital gave Rs 16.94 lakh bill for covid19 treatment with a flat Rs 2.9 lakh charged for PPE (personal protective equipment). Nothing is hunky dory with the healthcare. The Economic Survey 2020-21 says, “India was ranked 145th out of 180 countries (Global Burden of Disease Study 2016) on the quality and access of healthcare. Only few subSaharan countries, some Pacific islands, Nepal and Pakistan were ranked below India”. Window dressing of government allocations to project 137 percent increase to atrocious private services takes the people nowhere. The NDA government is supposed to be more rationale than others. It should look into its full gamut to implement the recommendation of the parliamentary panel and build a universal humane and credible healthcare. The funds are necessary but if approach is convoluted not much should be expected and not just a dignitary but everyone would have to travel hundreds of miles to get the minimum.

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Significance of World Consumer Rights Day A Catholic ethical response

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ver y year the 15th March is observed as the ‘World Consumer Rights Day’(WCRD) and the significance of this day is that on this day in 1962 John F. Kennedy, the then President of the United States of America declared four consumer rights in his Special Message to the American Congress. Later on the International Organisations of Consumers Union(IOCU) now called International Consumers(IC) added four more rights to the list. These rights are: 1. Right to safety 2. Right to be informed 3. Right to choose 4. Right to be heard 5. Right to redress 6. Right to consumer education 7. Right to a healthy environment 8. Right to basic needs. The Government of India has included these rights in its 20 point programme. These have also been incorporated in the United Nations Charter of Human Right. Elsewhere in the world, people have been observing this day since 1983. The World Consumer Rights Day was first celebrated as the state function in Nagaland at State Academy Hall Kohima in the year 1997 under the Convenership of Shri. KezhokhotoSavi with the then Chief Minister of Nagaland Dr. S.C. Jamir as the Chief Guest with a host of his cabinet ministers. Since then the state of Nagaland has been regularly observing the World Consumer Rights Day as per the instructions of the Govt. of

India, Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution System, New Delhi and this is an occasion for celebration and solidarity within the International Consumer movement and this day is also celebrated to mark the adoption of the United Nations guidelines for Consumer Protection since 1985. More importantly, it is a time for promoting the basic rights of all consumers, for demanding that those rights are respected and protected and for protesting the market abuses and social injustices which undermine them. World Consumer Rights Day was first observed on 15th March, 1983. Two years later, on 9th April 1985, the United Nations’ General Assembly adopted the UN Guidelines for Consumer Protection. The State of Nagaland is observing the World Consumer Rights Day with the rest of the world with the global theme – ‘Tackling Plastic Pollution”. Every year the department of Legal Metrology & Consumer Protection(LMCP) organise a program in every district under the initiative the district office of the department and banners are put up to reminds every person as a consumer and knowing one’s own consumer right is necessary to protect oneself. This year the Nagaland Voluntary Consumers’ Organisation(NVCO) has been observing a two week longcelebration of world consumer

rights day which is to be culminate on 15th March 2021. NVCO President KezhokhotoSavi who is also a recipient of First Prize National Award said that we take this celebration as an opportunity to highlight the importance of the consumer movement and the need to make the consumer more aware of their rights and responsibilities. The awareness of consumer rights and duties is more important in rural areas and the responsibility of this rests with all of us, and more particularly with the government agencies. The state government has to play a vital role for promoting welfare of consumers and protection of their rights. As far as redressal of the consumers’ grievances is concerned one has to first call up Nagaland State Consumer Helpline Toll Free No. 1800 – 345 – 3701 which is an alternate remedy mechanism before approaching either the District Consumer Disputes Redressal Forum or State Commission or National Commission. The right to safety means the right to be protected against the marketing of goods and services which are hazardous to life and property and the right to information means the consumer has the right to get information about the quality, quantity, purity and standard and prices of goods and services. Press & Media Cell, NVCO

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to Covid-19 vaccines

he Conference of the Catholic Bishops of India (CCBI) after a study seminar has brought out the following statements as the conclusion of their study on Catholic Ethical Response to Covid-19 Vaccines. 1. Many vaccines use cell lines derived from aborted human foetuses at some stage in their research and production. As abortion is immoral, Catholics need to publicly advocate for the development, testing and production of vaccines which do not use cell lines from the aborted foetuses. 2. Those who take the available vaccines have only a ‘remote’ and ‘passive’ cooperation with the use of cell lines from aborted human foetuses, and with the development, production and testing of these vaccines. The vaccines do not contain foetal cells. Because of the moral distance from the evil act, these vaccinations are not immoral. Thus, Catholics can receive these vaccines in good conscience. Due to the serious nature of the disease, and deaths involving vulnerable groups, vaccination can also contribute to the control of the pandemic and the common good. 3. Vaccine programs for COVID must keep in mind issues of social justice. It is important to be aware of the proposed vaccine program and advocate active participation. Individuals and institutions must play their part to ensure that the vaccine reaches all beneficiaries, particularly the

Higher order thinking skills: a powerful strategy

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igher Order Thinking Thankfully, our policy makers Skills (HOTS) is one of have felt it and envisioned in the core 21st century the National Educational Policy skills. Educational Psycholo- -2020 (NEP-2020) to focus in this gists, considers it as the ability area of education by developto think critical, logically with ing new curriculum that would scientific temperament. HOTS hopefully be brought to light by essentially means thinking that 2022-23. takes place at higher levels of There isn’t any shadow of cognitive domain. doubt that there is no way but Its presence was never felt to develop higher order thinking so desperately as during the Skills in our learners to realise Covid-19 crisis. The corona pan- their full potential. Psycholodemic has reinforced the aged gists agree that every child is old wisdom that best education endowed with this skills to some is the education that prepare degree even in pre-schooling one to take on uncertainty or age. What is expected from any challenges gracefully and teachers is to ensure that the navigate through it even head- inherent reflective and divergent edly. Studying for exam alone thinking skills in children are should not be the be-all and nurtured and developed. -end all for learners. The fear of But how? How we educagrading has taken a heavy toll on tors in school can develop this learner’s creativity. The pressure Higher Order Thinking Skills of performing in exam force stu- in ourselves and then help our dents to cram figures and facts learners to develop it in them. with little space of creativity. But Well educators can develop these stuff today is a click away. this by planning our lesson Consequently, missing the other well keeping the individual facets of educations as prob- difference, interest, aptitude lem-solving and creativity. No of students in our mind. The wonder our primer universities Covid-19 crisis have develop are dwindling in international learning gaps in our students ranking. Quantity has become and this will linger for some inversely proportional to quality. time. So, while generating lesReader’s note: Articles or letters published in any

son plan we got take care of that analysis and evaluation. The too. Our lesson plan should be school administration should flexible to account for the learn- allow space to teachers and ing gap and not ignore them. students to be skillful thinker We teacher must design activity by providing an ambience of to transect our lesson plan in freedom, democracy and extend hand. Enough think time and scaffolding. Higher Order Thinking response time should be given to the class and not rush through Skills is indeed a powerful to complete the syllabus. Collab- strategy for educator to engage orative activity-based learning students, and help students provides ample opportunity to explore. It makes them into develop a host of life skills dependent knowledge seeker. including HOTS. Asking open With regular guided practice ended questions and valuing the students would developtheir every unusual questions form creative skills to solve problems any students will go a long way by thinking out of box. Students to initiate HOTS. Integrating with such skills are likely to multiple subjects may also help cope with any situations in life students to inculcate reflective as they attain high degree of thinking and develop HOTS. A rationality and are not likely to good tool to use by every teacher be taken- for-ride or fall prey to to develop HOTS is to use the any crisis.They are also likely revised Bloom’s Taxonomy. It to responsible and employable is to be used while making the work- force. Above all, they lesson plan, in designing the are going to be an asset for activity and drafting question humanity. Let us hope and paper. A glance at the Bloom’s pray that God Almighty grant taxonomy reveals that knowl- us strength and wisdom to do edge and its understanding justice to our noble profession needs to be taken higher up the by serving children- his finest pyramid to enable our students gift to mankind. to be creative, decision maker Mir Faruque, Former Headand problem-solver, through master Neingulie Memorial the levels of application, to High School, Dimapur of the columns do not reflect the view of this newspaper

vulnerable and marginalised. The universal destination of goods requires a common effort, to obtain for every person and for all peoples the conditions necessary for integral development so that all can benefit from, and contribute to, a humane world. 4. Contrary to some views, the Catholic Church is not antiscience. However, it strongly believes that there are moral concerns with science and its applications. Catholics need to be aware of the moral implications of scientific developments, and evaluate them in the light of Church teachings. 5. Every individual must diligently follow current public health preventive guidelines for the COVID-19 pandemic in order to protect oneself and others around them. This is a reflection of our solidarity with others who can be protected by these actions. Stigmatisation of individuals who are ill or unvaccinated is harmful to the individual and society. 6. It is important for individuals to access reliable information from valid sources1 and disseminate only such information, cognisant that false information is detrimental to efforts to control the pandemic. We must search within ourselves and as institutions, for ways in which we can enhance the collective effort to address the pandemic for the benefit of all, especially the poor, vulnerable and marginalised. Bishop’s House, Kohima

Reader’s Post

Transportation fees on Sunday Sir,

The fluctuating fare rates in Dimapur have been in the news for some time now and everyone has gotten accustomed to bargaining with the auto drivers on a daily basis. But the incident from yesterday baffled me to the point that I had to write about this. I hired an auto from Firing point to Duncan yesterday and the auto charged me 150 rupees. And when I questioned his motive behind charging an exorbitant amount, he replied with given that it’s Sunday and since not many autos ply on the roads on Sundays etc. I had a long talk with the driver and sent him off with 70 rupees which was also 20 rupees more than what I usually pay for commuting from my place to the destination. Since I am a daily traveler, I know the price rates however, there are certain people who don’t know the rates and these goon drivers mooch off a lot from them. Therefore, on this regard, I would like to request the authorities to keep a check on such activities and see to it that the common publics are not robbed. Emilo, Dimapur

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Denied ticket, Mahila Congress chief tonsures head in Kerala, resigns from post

Mahila congress president Lathika Subhash tonsuring her head before the KPCC office in Thiruvananthapuram.

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, MAR 14 (PTI): In an embarrassment to the Congress in Kerala,

Mahila Congress President Lathika Subhash on Sunday resigned from the post following denial of Ettuman-

nur seat to her, shortly after the candidate list for the April 6 assembly polls was released in New Delhi. The senior leader also shaved her head sitting at the front courtyard of the party office as a mark of protest for denying ticket. Subahsh, who met reporters at the party headquarters Indira Bhavan, soon after the party chief Mullappally Ramachandran announced the candidates’ list at New Delhi said it was short of women candidates. It may be for the first time that any leader in any political party in Kerala had taken such a step to register their protest against the party leadership for denying poll ticket.

Farm laws: Businessmen running Union government, claims Tikait

REWA, MAR 14 (PTI): Bharatiya Kisan Union (BKU) leader Rakesh Singh Tikait on Sunday said the Union government was being run by businessman who were cashing in on hunger by snatching away land. He was addressing a farmers’ rally in Rewa against the Centre’s three agri marketing laws. “A new business to cash in on hunger has started. Humans get hungry two times a day, 700 times a year. When the food grains will be in their control, they will start the hunger business,” Tikait said. He said in places in Rajasthan and Haryana, land was being bought by businessmen for paltry sums, and massive godowns, with storage capacities of 14 lakh

metric tons, had come up, after which the Centre’s new farm laws came in. “This means this government at the Centre is not run by a party, but by businessmen. It is not only farmers who are in trouble, the railways are being sold, but the opposition is weak, and young people who should have opposed such moves are sleeping,” Tikait claimed. He asked people to come out and protest at the district level to get the new laws repealed, adding that farmers must sit at the collectorate and ensure their wheat is sold at Rs 1,975 per quintal. Tikait is scheduled to address a farmers’ rally in Jabalpur on Monday.

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KO L K ATA , M A R 1 4 (IANS): A day after being discharged from the state-run SSKM Hospital, West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Sunday took part in a roadshow here, along with her nephew and MP Abhishek Banerjee. The ruling Trinamool Congress organised the 5-km-long event from Mayo Road to observe the ‘Nandigram Day’. Banerjee, on a wheelchair but in the forefront of the rally along with hundreds of people and other Trinamool leaders, said that nothing would stop her from protecting the democratic rights of the people of Bengal. “We will continue to fight boldly. I’m still in a lot of pain, but I feel the pain of my people even more,” she said. Banerjee said that in this fight to protect the revered land, she will continue to move around Bengal on this wheelchair. “If I go for

Mamata Banerjee during ‘Nandigram Diwas’rally at Hazra crossing from Gandhi Statue, in Kolkata, Sunday. (PTI)

bed rest, who will reach out to people... We have suffered a lot and will suffer more but we will never bow down to cowardice,” she said, adding that her goal remained strong despite being hurt and unwell. “Outsiders will not be able to come to power in Bengal. We will win the poll battle with a fractured leg and will come back to Nabanno once again,” said Abhishek Banerjee, urging

people not to cast votes for the Left-Congress-ISF grand alliance in Bengal. Mamata Banerjee had sustained leg injuries during a poll campaign in East Midnapore’s Nandigram on Wednesday evening. She got admitted to the state-run SSKM Hospital that night itself as she was rushed back to Kolkata via green channel. She was discharged from the hospital on Friday evening.

BJP announces star-studded list of candidates Fields MPs Babul Supriyo & Locket Chatterjee in Bengal, Metroman E Sreedharan in Kerala

NEW DELHI, MAR14 (AGENCIES): Union Minister Babul Supriyo, former Chief Economic Advisor Ashok Lahiri, Metroman E Sreedharan, film star Kushboo Sundar as well as five sitting MPs were among the BJP’s star-studded list of candidates released on Sunday for the upcoming polls in four states. The BJP has fielded four MPs, including a Union Minister, in West Bengal, two in Kerala and its national officer bearer in Tamil Nadu. Addressing a press conference at the BJP headquarters, party general secretary Arun Singh along with Union Ministers Babul Supriyo and Debasree Chaudhuri released the names of 63 candidates for West Bengal assembly polls, 17 candidates each for Assam and Tamil Nadu and 112 for the elections in Kerala. Singh said the party will contest in 115 out of 140 assembly seats in Kerala and on remaining seats its allies will field their candidates. For the high-stakes

battle for West Bengal assembly, the BJP has fielded a Union Minister, three sitting MPs, a noted economist and several Tollywood personalities. Union Minister Supriyo is BJP’s candidate from Tollygunge. Lok Sabha MPs Nishit Pramanik and Locket Chatterjee have been fielded from Dinhata and Chunchura respectively. Senior journalist and Rajya Sabha MP Swapan Dasgupta is the BJP’s nominee for Tarakeshwar assembly segment in West Bengal. Outgoing MLA of Singur and veteran leader Rabindranath Bhattacharya, who had crossed over from the Trinamool Congress after it denied him ticket, has been fielded from the same seat by the BJP. Besides Chatterjee, the party has given ticket to several Bengali film personalities. The similar trend was visible in Kerala as well, where the BJP fielded ‘metroman’ E Sreedharan from Palakkad and former Union Minister and sitting MP KJ Alphons from the

(L-R) Babul Supriyo, Khushboo Sundar and Swapan Das Gupta, candidates of BJP.

Kanjirappally assembly seat. The party has also fielded another sitting Rajya Sabha MP Suresh Gopi from Thrissur. The BJP’s Kerala state unit president K Surendran will contest from two seats — Manjesh-

war and Konni. For Tamil Nadu, the BJP announced actorturned-politician Khushbu Sundar as its candidate from the Thousand Lights Assembly seat. The BJP’s women cell chief Vanathi

Srinivasan has been fielded against noted film star Kamal Haasan from Coimbatore South seat. In Assam, Hasinara Khatun has been fielded from Baghbar and Suman Haripriya from Hajo Assembly constituency. The elections in Assam will be held in three phases — March 27, April 1 and April 6-- while in its neighbouring state West Bengal it will be in eight phases — March 27, April 1, April 6, April 10, April 17, April 22, April 26 and April 29. In both Kerala and Tamil Nadu, the elections will be held in a single phase on April 6. The results of all the four assembly elections will be announced on May 2.

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SONIPAT, MAR 14 (PTI): Police have registered two separate cases against farmers for allegedly raising concrete wall structure and digging a borewell on National Highway-44 in Haryana’s Sonipat district, close to the Singhu border protest site. “Two separate cases have been registered against those who raised a concrete wall structure and dug a borewell on NH-44,” Station House Officer, Kundli, Inspector Ravi Kumar said over the phone on Sunday. The cases have been registered under relevant provisions of the Indian Penal Code and the National Highways Act after complaints from the National Highways Authority of India and the local civic authorities, he said. He added the structure and the borewell were coming up illegally. Kumar said the work on raising permanent structures with bricks and digging of borewell has been stopped after the cases were lodged.

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President Ram Nath Kovind visits Vindhyavasini temple in Mirzapur, Sunday. (PTI)

Kovind also said that for him ‘vanvaasi’ area is like a pilgrimage place, and if the forest dwellers feels encouraged, then they will make the country proud. Laying stress on the development of the backward castes, Dalits, tribals and forest dwellers, he asked governor Anandiben Patel and chief minister Yogi Adityanath to coordinate with the Centre, and contribute in taking the forest dwellers ahead. The president also said, “Without the development of the tribal community, holistic development is incomplete. The Centre and the state governments are running a number of programmes for them. Talented people hailing from the forest dwellers’ community have done good things in the country.” He also said that work is being done to preserve the memories of the great personalities, folk art and songs. The governor and the chief minister were also present on the occasion.

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SONBHADRA, MAR 14 (PTI): President Ram Nath Kovind said on Sunday that without the development of the tribal community and the forest dwellers, growth of the society and the country cannot be done. He was addressing a gathering here after the inauguration of the newlyconstructed building of school and hostel of Seva Kunj Ashram run by Seva Samarpan Sansthan in Chapki. “When Lord Ram emerged victorious in the war against Ravan, the ‘vanvaasi’ (forest dwellers) extended great assistance. In the same way, if the society and the country has to move ahead, then the forest dwellers’ community has to be first taken ahead,” Kovind said. He also said that Sonbhadra shares borders with four states, and the schools and hostels operating at such a place will benefit students of the forest dwellers’ community of Uttar

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Cong allied with ‘anti-India’ forces: Shah

GUWAHATI, MARCH 14 (IANS): Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday said that to win the upcoming Assembly elections the Congress has forged an alliance with “anti-India forces” -- All India United Democratic Front (AIUDF) in Assam, Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) in Kerala and the Indian Secular Front (ISF) in West Bengal. Addressing an election rally at Margherita in Tinsukia district of eastern Assam, Shah said the joint alliance between the Congress led by Rahul Gandhi and AIUDF headed by Badruddin Ajmal cannot perform better for the welfare of Assam. Shah said,”The Muslim League is trying to devastate the country while Ajmal’s party was never against illegal infiltration.” “Rahul Gandhi and Ajmal’s coalition would not be able to check the infiltration into Assam from across the border. BJP never did vote bank politics,” the former BJP National President said. The BJP-led governments’ in Assam as well as

Home Minister Amit Shah being presented a memento during a public rally for the upcoming Assam Assembly Polls, at Margherita in Tinsukia district. (PTI)

at the Centre are forming a new Assam which is free from corruption, terrorism, chronic floods, infiltration and agitations, Shah added. “More than 2,000 extremists have surrendered. The historic Bodo Accord was signed last year. Complete peace is prevailing in Assam. There are no agitations and terrorism in Assam now as the central government headed by Prime Minister Narendra

Modi have solved the basic problems of the state.” The Union Home Minister said not only in Assam, the BJP government wants to solve the flood-related problem permanently in the entire north-eastern region so a satellite survey-based planning is underway and a large water reservoir would also be created to solve the waterlogging problem. Highlighting the developmental projects, including new medical colleges,

undertaken in the Tinsukia district and other parts of Assam, Shah said the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government has approved Rs 46,000 crore gas and oil-based projects and Rs 8,000 crore gas royalty, even though these were pending for many years during the previous Congress regime. Highly appreciating the Covid-19 management by the current BJP-led Assam government, the Union

Home Minister said Rs 12,000 has been given to 47,000 pregnant women and the amount would be increased to Rs 18,000. “For the tea garden workers, the Assam government has undertaken many welfare schemes and more than a lakh “Patta” (land rights) given to the indigenous people.” Criticising the Congress for “neglecting Assam”, Shah said the NDA government has felicitated the Bharat Ratna award to Bhupen Hazarika, who according to him took Assamese culture and India’s songs across the world. Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal and state Finance and Education Minister, Himanta Biswa Sarma, also addressed the public gathering which was organised to woo the voters of the five Assembly constituencies of Tinsukia district going to polls in the first phase of elections on March 27. The 126-member Assam Assembly would go to polls in three phases on March 27 (47 seats), April 1 (39 seats) and April 6 (40 seats). The results would be declared on May 2.

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PPO serves final reminder to AR to 30 days ultimatum shift camp from Pangsha village to repair Peren-

(From p-1) whether they had any policy that solution must be achieved only through bloodshed and, if so, why only fight at Dan. They also demanded to know why they did not fight all over Nagaland or on every borderline and village, the press release stated. PPO reminded the groups that firing few rounds and running away in haste would not bring independence or add any credentials and asked them to stop firing at Dan and jeopardising the lives of Naga brethrens. “Put yourself into our shoes. A house where children were sleeping was hit by a bomb. Children were caught in cross firing at school. Your bombs and bullets had disrupted normal life, uprooted our trees and defaced our land. There is limit to everything and that limit has already been crossed,” the release cautioned.

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(From p-1) Acknowledging that peaceful democratic processions were necessary in any civilised society for justice, the group however said it was is very unfortunate to see certain section of people trying to whip up emotions and paint the matter without addressing the reasons which let to their arrest. It stressed that school hours were precious and that it was not wise to force school children to take part in street processions for wrong causes like demanding release of thieves unconditionally. The statement clarified that GPRN was ready to release the thieves should the stolen timbers be returned honourably. Meanwhile, GPRN/NSCN said that in order to deliver proper justice in true Naga tradition, it called upon Western Sumi Hoho and Zeliangrong Baudi to inspect the teak plantation, count the sawn root stumps so that the plantation owner is repaid. The group asserted that stealing was an abominable crime and punishment must be pronounced as per Naga judiciary system.

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Terrorism, insurgency on decline in Assam: Rajnath Biswanath (Assam), Mar 14 (PTI): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday said that terrorism and insurgency have declined in Assam, leading to the speeding up of the government’s development activities. Singh, while addressing his maiden election rally here, said peace has returned to Assam, with dozens of insurgent groups laying down their arms during the last five years of the BJP rule in the state. “When I was asked to come to Biswanath, the 2014 massacre of Adivasis here came to my mind.

But now, the situation has improved. There cannot be any better news than peace prevailing in the region,” he said. After Prime Minister Narendra Modi assumed charge in 2014, the Centre had taken a resolve to end terrorism and insurgency, Singh, who was the Union Home Minister during the Adivasi killings, said. “So many insurgent outfits have laid down their arms in the last five years. The condition in Assam has improved a lot. The state is on the path of progress,” the senior BJP leader said.

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Yogendra meets Akhil Gogoi in Guwahati Guwahati, Mar 14 (PTI): Activist Yogendra Yadav met jailed Raijor Dal president Akhil Gogoi on Sunday and appealed to the people to defeat the ruling BJP in Assam. Yadav and Kisan Sangharsh Samiti leader Sunilam met Gogoi at the Gauhati Medical College Hospital. “Gogoi has put up 19 candidates in the 86 seats in the first two phases. His goal is to ensure that the BJP is defeated,” Yadav said. “We have come with one message that the BJP should be ousted for the way it has treated farmers and taken decisions against their interests and welfare,” the Samyukt Kisan Morcha leader said. Yadav said that he had met Gogoi in jail in February last year and his health condition has deteriorated considerably since then. “He has been subjected to considerable mental torture and his medical condition has deteriorated but still the ideological clarity, mental resolve and the courage shown by him is a model,” he said. Yadav alleged that Gogoi has been put in jail to ensure that he cannot interact with the people during the elections. “This is not a criminal trial but a political trial,” he alleged.

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(From p-1) They said they were confounded why the department concerned was so apathetic towards the untold suffering of the people of the area by providing them a pathetic road. Not having received any favourable response from the department, ANSU, ZSU (N) and TSU said they presumed that the road was intentionally not renovated as the department had a step-motherly attitude towards the people of the area. The unions asked the department to be agent of “public burden alleviator” by being conscientious, transparent and committed in discharging its responsibilities and be empathetic towards the needs of the public because it existed solely for the welfare of people. Pointing out that Peren district is on the inter-State highways linking Nagaland with Assam and Manipur, they said the district had a population of 95,219 (as per 2011 Census), of which 81,429 resided in rural areas and 13,790 in urban areas.

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MIP said Nagas did not do so and this is the “uniqueness of our history”. It said these leaders “deliberately misinterpreted Naga political identity as cultural” which was a distortion of the agreed two entities and never acceptable to the Nagas. MIP said it should be clear that the violent conflict was “not initiated by Nagas” and that “Nagas are the aggrieved, not the aggressor.” Despite all these, MIP said “Nagas are realistic and pragmatic” and have agreed to resolve the problem and reconcile with the government of India through sharing of sovereign power and enter into a new relationship for peaceful co-existence of the two entities.”

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been given due recognition as quite different from other component parts of India. MIP said there is nothing in common between the history of both, neither in politics, cultures, social life and traditional ethos. However, it said some Indian leaders were “twisting and misinterpreting our unique history and situation” when in India, a big country with many states and peoples have their own uniqueness in culture, language, traditional practises. It said these states with many cultures and languages joined India in the 1940s through merger and lost their unique history and identities and identified themselves with the Indian union. However,

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often quoted-We are for peace and progress.” MIP reiterated that Nagas are not ignorant of contemporary situation of the world around them and so have agreed that both parties will work out details and execution plans with the Framework Agreement for early implementation. MIP said Nagas remain grateful to the Indian government under the statesmanship of then PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee for recognising the “unique history and political situation of the Nagas in July 2002.” MIP said this included resistance against the British colonial rule from 1832 onward and also Nagas love of their land, their unfettered right and their future, which have

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(From p-1) MIP reiterated that “both sides are cognisant of the universal principle of democracy, that in democracy, sovereignty lies with the people, so with the Nagas.” It said any formulation or proposal from any quarter that is outside the parameter of the Framework Agreement “shall not be acceptable to the NSCN in particular and the Naga people in general”. MIP therefore called upon the government of India to be “more positive and sincere” as it believed that there was no human problem which cannot be resolved with human wisdom “pregnant with mutual respect and equality as the Hon’ble PM Mr.Narendra Modi has

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which is available with this correspondent stated that the meeting took note of the various issues involved in the context of the evolving scenario arising out of the COVID-19 pandemic and also the related demand for creation of ADC for the newly created districts from other stakeholders. After thorough discussions, it was agreed that the state cabinet will take a decision by March 31, 2021 on the issue of conducting ADC elections and related matters, after consulting all stakeholders, it added. The talk further decided to appoint ministers Losii Dikho and Vungzagin Valte - to coordinate with all concerned for the same, as per the MoU signed today.

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IMPHAL, MAR 14: Agitating tribal students in Manipur suspended its indefinite economic blockade on the national highways passing through hill districts of Manipur following an agreement with the state government on Sunday. All Tribal Students’ Union Manipur (ATSUM) gave the indefinite economic blockade which commenced soon after the 24hour total shutdown across the hill districts given by them ended last midnight. The apex body of tribal based student bodies were agitating against delay in holding elections to the autonomous district councils (ADCs) in hill districts of the state.

The apex body agreed to suspend the agitations after a memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed with the government after their demands were deliberated in a talk at chief minister’s level today. A government source said that representatives of ATSUM held a talk with the government on the invitation by the latter, for the second time, to end the deadlock. The talk in which the chief minister was assisted by state PHE minister Losii Dikho, Forest minister Awangbou Newmai and tribal affairs and hills minister Vungzagin Valte deliberated on the demands of the ATSUM for holding ADC elections expeditiously. The MoU, a copy of

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3 dead in bomb blast in Nepal Kathmandu, Mar 14 (AGENCIES):Three people have been killed and six others injured in two explosions in Kathmandu, reports The Independent. Although no group has yet claimed responsibility for the blasts, local police suspect a splinter group of Maoist rebels may be behind the deadly explosions. The first suspected bombing took place inside a house in the Ghattekulo district in the south of the Nepalese capital and killed one person. Local eyewitnesses reported the force of the blast was so great it cracked the walls of the home. The second explosion took place about an hour later outside a hairdresser in the Sukedhara neighbourhood, several miles further north. Two people were killed in this second blast and a further six injured, who have all been taken to hospital. The second explosion was powerful enough to shatter both the windowpanes and the door of the shop. Police official Shyam Lal Gyawali said an inves-

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One of the victims of the explosions is removed from the scene in Kathmandu (AP)

tigation into the cause of the twin explosions was still under way, but told Reuters news agency the working theory was a small splinter group of Maoist rebels was responsible. “A pamphlet from the group has been found at the site of the first blast,” he said. One of those injured is a member of the rebels and the home damaged in the first explosion

was being used to construct crude improvised explosive devices, he added. Although the bulk of the communist rebels who fought a long civil war in Nepal have since joined the ruling party, a breakaway group has been opposed to the government, which has been arresting some of its supporters. An explosion in Kathmandu in February –

which killed one person and injured two others – is also believed to have been carried out by the splinter group. A spokesman for the Nepali army said one of its bomb disposal units had been dispatched to the Lalitpur suburb of the capital in response to reports a suspicious pressure cooker covered in tape had been seen near a bus terminal.

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Pristina (Kosovo), Mar 14 (AP): Kosovo’s Foreign Ministry said on Sunday it has formally opened its embassy to Israel in the disputed city of Jerusalem. A statement said the move was made after the establishment of diplomatic ties with Israel on February 1 and a Kosovo-Serbia summit held at the White House in September. “The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Diaspora announces that the Kosovo Embassy in the State of Israel, with headquarters in Jerusalem, officially has been opened,” said the statement. Palestinians claim east Jerusalem, captured by Israel in the 1967 Mideast war and later annexed, as the capital of a future state. Most of the international community doesn’t recognise the Israeli annexation of east Jerusalem and says the competing claims to the city should be resolved through negotiations. Most international embassies are in Tel Aviv.

La Paz, March 14 (IANS): Former Interim President of Bolivia Jeanine Anez has been arrested on charges of “terrorism, sedition and conspiracy” due to her role in the events of November 2019 that ended with the resignation of then President Evo Morales, authorities said. “I inform the Bolivian people that Jeanine Anez has been apprehended and at this moment she is in the hands of the police,” Minister Carlos Eduardo del Castillo tweeted on Saturday. The State Attorney General’s Office ordered the apprehension of Anez and

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five of her former colleagues on Friday, reports Xinhua news agency. Television footage from the northern city of Trinidad showed that police officers and two prosecutors raided Anez’s residence and arrested her.

There have also been arrest warrants issued for former military commanders Williams Kaliman and Sergio Orellana, and former police commander Yuri Calderon. Morales agreed to quit the office in November 2019 after disputes over the October general elections prompted weeks of widespread protests in the country. At least 30 people died in the crisis and more than 700 others were injured. Anez served as the 66th President of Bolivia on an interim basis from 2019 to 2020. She was Bolivia’s second female President after Lidia Gueiler Tejada.

UN official urges transparent probe into Beirut blasts

Beirut, March 14 (IANS): Najat Rochdi, a UN special coordinator for Lebanon, has urged for a swift and transparent investigation into the August 2020 Port of Beirut blasts which killed over 200 people. “A swift, credible and transparent investigation that ensures full accountability is the only way for those affected by this tragedy, and for Lebanon, to start to heal,” Rochdi tweeted on Saturday after her meeting with families of the firefighters who were killed in the blasts. Two huge explosions ripped through the Port of Beirut on

August 4, 2020, killing about 200 people, injuring at least 6,000 others and leaving 300,000 homeless, reports Xinhua news agency. A big part of the Lebanese capital was destroyed in the disaster. Investigations pointed to the roughly 500 tonnes of ammonium nitrate left at the port as the cause of the explosions. The Lebanese, especially families of the victims, are still waiting for justice now, and continue to call for accountability as no one has been sentenced yet in connection to the explosions.

Pope renews appeal for Syria Buckingham Palace to probe Meghan bullying 5 EU nations call for Mar 14 (PTI): the allegations from former email was sent by a member debate on vax distribution on 10th anniversary of conflict London, Buckingham Palace plans staff of the Duke and Duch- of the Duke and Duchess

Vatican City, Mar 14 (AP): Pope Francis has renewed his “heartfelt appeal” to all sides in the Syria conflict to demonstrate “signs of goodwill so that a glimmer of hope can be opened for the exhausted population.” The pope offered prayers for Syria during his traditional Sunday blessing in St. Peter’s Square, noting that a decade has passed since the start of the “bloody conflict.” It “has caused one of the most serious humanitarian disasters of our times, with an unknown number

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of dead and wounded, millions of refugees, thousands missing, destruction and violence of every type, enormous suffering for the entire population, in particular the most vulnerable, including children, women and the elderly.”

to hand over an investigation into allegations that Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, may have bullied staff during her time as a frontline royal with Prince Harry in Britain to external investigators, a UK media report said on Sunday. Earlier this month, the palace had confirmed that a probe would be conducted after ‘The Times’ published a leaked email from a staff member alleging that the former American actress drove two personal assistants out of the royal household and undermined the confidence of a third member of staff.

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Now, ‘The Sunday Times’ reports that it has been decided that the inquiry would be handed to a third-party law firm to conduct an independent investigation, rather than an in-house inquiry. “Our commitment to look into the circumstances around

ess of Sussex is being taken forward but we will not be providing a public commentary on it,” a Buckingham Palace spokesperson said. Several former and current royal aides who could not give evidence in court during Meghan Markle’s recent legal case about privacy against a British newspaper are expected to speak to the inquiry. “The actual worst incidences haven’t come out. There are some harrowing stories to tell,” the newspaper quoted a royal source as saying. The complaint against Meghan dates back to October 2018 when an

of Sussex’s staff to a senior courtier. The email was forwarded to the HR department, but the complaint did not progress. The palace inquiry into the exact circumstances was announced days before Harry and Meghan’s explosive interview with Oprah Winfrey was aired last weekend, in which the Duke and Duchess of Sussex made a series of shocking claims around the lack of mental health support offered to a suicidal Meghan and unnamed royals raising concerns about the skin colour of their mixed-race son Archie.

Afghan forces can hold their own: Masoud Andarabi

Kabul, Mar 14 (AP): Afghanistan’s interior minister said Saturday that Afghan security forces can hold their ground even if US troops withdraw, challenging a warning from the United States predicting a withdrawal would yield quick territorial gains to the Taliban. Masoud Andara-

bi’s comments in an interview Saturday with The Associated Press were the first government reaction to US Secretary of State Antony Blinken’s warning issued in a sharply worded letter to Afghan President Ashraf Ghani last weekend. In the letter pressing Ghani to step up efforts

to make peace with the Taliban, Blinken said, “I am concerned the security situation will worsen and that the Taliban could make rapid territorial gains” after the American military withdraws. Andarabi said Afghanistan’s National Security Forces could hold territory,

but would likely endure heavy losses trying to hold remote checkpoints without US air support. “The Afghan security forces are fully capable of defending the capital and the cities and the territories that we are present in right now,” he said. “We think that the Afghan security

forces this year have proven to the Taliban that they will not be able to gain territory.” While the Taliban have not attacked U.S. or NATO forces as a condition of the agreement, the Afghan National Security forces have faced some blistering assaults.

Brussels, March 14 (IANS): Leaders from five European Union (EU) nations have called for a debate on the distribution of Covid-19 vaccines in the bloc. In a letter sent n Saturday to European Council President Charles Michel and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, the five EU leaders underscored the significance of European solidarity, which guarantees that all EU members, big and small, will have equal access to limited resources such as the Covid19 vaccines, Xinhua news

agency reported. The five leaders are Bulgarian Prime Minister Boyko Borissov, Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz, Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babis, Latvian Prime Minister Arturs Krisjanis Karins and Slovenian Prime Minister Janez Jansa. They also recalled the conclusions of the January 21 video conference of the members of the European Council, according to which the vaccines should be delivered simultaneously and should be distributed proportionately to the size of the population in the EU member countries.

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Inter viewed at the heavily fortified Interior Ministry, Andarabi also repeated his government’s warning against a hasty U.S. retreat from the war-ravaged country, saying that the Taliban’s ties to al-Qaida remain intact and that a swift pullout would worsen global counterterrorism efforts.

With immense joy and happiness we congratulate Smti Zanbeni Ngullie, W/o K. Limhathung Odyuo (D/o Chichanimo Ngullie) for being the first in Pangti Village to be appointed as GNM (Staff Nurse) 1986, promoted to that of Nursing Sister in 2016 and to that of Asstt Nursing Supdt. in the month of December 2020. We are extremely proud of you in all your achievements which were possible with your passions. We wish you Good health and all the best in your future endeavor. God bless. Family Members and Relatives. DP-1421

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With immense pride and joy, the Old Riphyim Baptist Church extends our heartfelt congratulations to Er. Thungdemo Patton, son of Lt. Nchubomo Patton for being promoted to the post of Superintendent Engineer under PWD (Road and Bridges) Government of Nagaland. We praise our Almighty God for his accomplishment and uphold in prayers that God will continue to bless him with good health, wisdom to shoulder his assigned higher responsibilities and to success in all his future endeavour.

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India beat Eng by 7 wickets in 2nd T20I AHMEDABAD, MAR 14 (IANS): Ishan Kishan’s 32-ball 56 on debut and his 94-run partnership for the second wicket with skipper Virat Kohli (73 not out off 49 balls) in nine overs helped India thrash England by seven wickets in the second T20I at the Narendra Modi Stadium to bring the 5-match series level at 1-1. Kishan, opening the innings in place of Shikhar Dhawan who was benched, hammered four sixes and five fours in his innings and made easy work of the 165run target that England had set up. At the time of his dismissal – leg-before to Adil Rashid, India needed just 71 in 10 overs. If England thought t h a t t h e y we r e b a c k , Rishabh Pant (26 off 13), another big-hitter, joined Kohli and the two added 36 for the third wicket in just 3.3 overs. By the time of Pant’s dismissal, England were down and out. India

Kohima football team selection for Dr. T Ao trophy DIMAPUR (NPN): Kohima District Football Association (KDFA) has informed that the Kohima district team selection for 21st Inter-district Dr. T. Ao Football Championship will be held on March 19, 2021 at Indira Gandhi Stadium Kohima. Interested players have been requested to report to Roko Angami (team coach), on March 19 at 10:30 am (Mobile Number 8119890832 or 8787370290).

Indian captain Virat Kohli and I Kishan run between the wickets, during second T20 cricket match between India and England in Ahmedabad, Sunday. (PTI)

reached the target with 13 balls to spare. India had lost the wicket of K.L. Rahul early in the first over. The Karnataka batsman fell for a duck.

Earlier, the Indian bowlers brought in change of pace towards the end of the England innings to restrict the visitors to 164 for six in 20 overs. England were coast-

ing along well at 129 for four in 15 overs and looked good at putting up a huge total. However, tight bowling from Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Shardul Thakur and Hardik Pandya allowed

Muguruza beats Krejcikova in Dubai final

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DUBAI, MAR 14 (AGENCIES): Two-time Grand Slam champion Garbine Muguruza claimed a first WTA title in almost two years after winning the

Dubai Championships. The 27-year-old Spaniard beat Czech BarboraKrejcikova 7-6 (8-6) 6-3 as she claimed her first title since victory in Monterrey in April 2019.

Muguruza survived a set point against her from Krejcikova in the first set before going on to win. “It means a lot. It’s never easy to win titles,” said Muguruza. “I’m excited that it happened now after a few finals that didn’t go my way. It was a nice relief. “It was such a tight match. It could have gone either way. I had to work hard for it.” Meanwhile, Spain’s Sara SorribesTormo beat Canada’s Eugenie Bouchard in straight sets to win the Abierto Zapopan title in Mexico. Tormo eased to a 6-2 7-5 victory as she claimed her first WTA title,

Bhavani Devi first-ever Indian fencer to qualify for Olympics

NEW DELHI, MAR 14 (IANS): India’s international sabre fencer Bhavani Devi has qualified for the Tokyo Olympics starting July 23 by virtue of improving her world ranking to 42, confirmed the Fencing Association of India. The 27-year-old from Chennai is the first Indian fencer ever to make the cut for the Olympics. She qualified for the Games at the Budapest World Cup, an Olympic qualifying competition, on Sunday. “ T h e r e we r e t wo Olympics quota places in the Asia Oceania group. A Japanese fencer was the first while Bhavani was second,” Bashir Ahmed Khan, secretary general of Fencing Association of India, told IANS. The Indian fencer was training in Italy since No-

England to get only 35 runs in the last five overs. India began well getting rid of Jos Buttler early, in the very first over, but a 63-run partnership between Jason Roy (46 off 35 balls) and Dawid Malan (24 off 23 balls) helped the visitors get back on track. Jonny Bairstow (20 off 15 balls), captain Eoin Morgan (28 off 20 deliveries) and Ben Stokes (24 off 21 balls) got good starts but just as they were looking to take the total forward with power-hitting, they were dismissed. Shardul Thakur (2/29) and Washington Sundar (2/29) took two wickets each whereas Bhuvneshwar Kumar (1/28) and Yuzvendra Chahal (1/34) took a wicket each. Brief scores:England 164/6 in 20 overs (J Roy 46, D Malan 24, E Morgan 28, B Stokes 24, S Thakur 2/29, W sundar 2/29) lost to India 166/3 in 17.5 overs (I Kishan 56, V Kohli 73 not out, R Pant 26)

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vember to prepare for the first major global competition in Budapest, said Khan. “She had reached Budapest on March 9 and had to follow strict quarantine rules. Due to Covid-19, the Hungarian border was closed. The athletes were allowed to

travel for the World Cup, but had to follow strict protocol to avoid the spread of the virus,” he added. I n t h e 2 0 1 9 Wo r l d Championship, Bhavani had advanced to the quarter-finals which improved her world ranking of 44 points.

while Bouchard has not won a title since 2014. In France on the ATP Tour, Russia’s Daniil Medvedev beat Pierre-Hugues Herbert 6-4 6-7 (4-7) 6-4 to win the Open 13 Provence title. Medvedev, who will overtake Rafael Nadal to move to number two in the men’s rankings on Monday, hit 13 aces on the way to victory. Herbert, who beat Kei Nishikori and Stefanos Tsitsipas on the way to the final, was aiming for his first ATP singles title in his fourth final and won the second-set tie-break to level the match.

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Iheanacho hat-trick as Leicester crush Sheffield Utd

LEICESTER, MAR 14 ( AG E N C I E S / IA N S ) : Kelechi Iheanacho scored a superb hat-trick as Leicester City crushed bottom side Sheffield United 5-0 on Sunday to move second in the Premier League table. Sheffield United manager Chris Wilder left the club late on Saturday and coach Paul Heckingbottom, who will take charge until the end of the season, had no time to fix the team’s defensive frailty and toothless attack. Leicester went ahead in the 39th minute when Jamie Vardy latched on to a clever pass and his perfect centre left Iheanacho with the simple tap-in. Ayoze Perez added the second in the 64th minute with a low shot, Vardy again assisted Iheanacho for another simple finish and the Nigerian saved the best for last, firing home a powerful left-foot shot in the 78th minute to complete his first Premier League hat-trick. A Vardy shot was turned into his own net by Ethan Ampadu to complete the rout as Leicester climbed up to the second spot on 56 points after 29 games, two ahead of Manchester United who

Leicester’s Kelechi Iheanacho leaves the field with the match ball after scoring a hat-trick.

plays West Ham United on 14 points, 14 behind later on Sunday. Sheffield Newcastle United in 17th United remained bottom place.

City cruise to win, Chelsea held by Leeds

Manchester City strengthened their lead at the top of the Premier League table with a 3-0 win away to relegation-threatened Fulham that lifts them 17 points clear of Manchester United. Although the game was 0-0 at halftime, Manchester City rapidly imposed themselves in the second half with John Stones putting them ahead just over a minute into the second half. Gabriel Jesus made it 2-0 just 10 minutes later following a defensive mix-up and Sergio Aguero added a third from the penalty spot with half an hour left to play. Chelsea were held to a 0-0 draw away to Leeds United in a slightly surprising result - not because of Chelsea, who have now kept 10 clean sheets in Thomas Tuchel’s 12 games in charge - but because it is only the second 0-0 draw involving Leeds this season. Arsenal beat Tottenham 2-1: Arsenal were much the better team for all bar the last 10 minutes, when they were a bag of nerves. Martin Odegaard and Alexandre Lacazette scored the goals, though the game belonged to Erik Lamela: he came on for Son in the first half, gave Spurs the lead with a glorious rabona and was then sent off.

final Nagaland Snooker Ranking C’ship from Apr 7

Dimapur (NPN): The Cue Association of Nagaland (CAN) has announced that it will conduct the final competition of Nagaland Snooker Ranking Championship’s season 1 from April 7 to 10 at Club 147 in Kohima. CAN’s treasurer Treasurer, Cue Association of Nagaland, Menuoletuo Keyho announced this on Sunday evening in Kohima. A total prize money of INR 60,000 has been set aside for the winners along with a glittering

trophy and citations. The association also informed all the six clubs of CAN to hold their respective qualification tournaments on or before March 20. Following the qualification tournament, four players each will represent Club 147, Club Area 51, Q’ Lounge Club, Baulkine Club, Atou Snooker Club from Kohima and Dimapur’s lone Boulevard Club will also send four players to vie for the first ranking championship.

Mumbai win Vijay Hazare Trophy New Delhi, March 14 (IANS): Aditya Tare scored an unbeaten 118 after captain Prithvi Shaw smashed 73 off 39 balls to help Mumbai beat Uttar Pradesh by six wickets and win the 2021 Vijay Hazare Trophy at the Arun Jaitley Stadium here on Sunday. Opener Madhav Kaushik’s unbeaten 158 helped UP score 312/4 batting first but Mumbai made light work of the target. They reached 315/4 in just 41.3 overs thus sealing the title by winning every match in the tournament this year. Brief scores: Uttar Pradesh 312/4 in 50 overs (Madhav Kaushik 158 not out, Akshdeep Nath 55, Samarth Singh 55; Tanush Kotian 2/54) lost to Mumbai 315/4 in 41.3 overs (Aditya Tare 118 not out, Prithvi Shaw 73; Sameer Choudhary 1/43) by 6 wickets with 51 balls remaining

Bayern cement top spot in Bundesliga Berlin, March 14 (IANS): German giants Bayern Munich opened up a five-point advantage atop the Bundesliga table after their 18th win of the season with two first-half goals against Werder Bremen. The Bavarians took the reins from the kick-off and kept Bremen’s defense busy, as Serge Gnabry came close with a long-range effort in the 6th minute before Joshua Kimmich missed just wide from the edge of the box with 20 minutes gone on Saturday. Bremen had to work to keep Bayern at distance and were helpless with 22 minutes played after Thomas Muller flicked on a Kimmich corner, allowing Leon Goretzka to nod home the opener, Xinhua news reported. The opener hit Bremen hard while Bayern

Bayern’s Leon Goretzka tries to block a shot from Maximilian Eggestein during the Bundesliga match.

poured forward to double their advantage in the 35th minute, when Muller’s good build-up work found Gnabry, who made no mistake from inside the box. After the restart, the visitors picked up where

they left off as top striker Robert Lewandowski rattled the woodwork with a header before Bremen goalkeeper Jiri Pavlenka and the crossbar denied the Poland international in quick succession.

Lewandowski was rewarded for his effort in the 67th minute after he tapped home a deflected corner from three meters to make it 3-0. It was Lewandowski’s 32nd goal of the season, putting him level second with Schalke’s Klaus Fischer in Bundesliga’s all-time scoring list. The Green-Whites showed signs of life in the closing stages after scoring a consolation goal through Niclas Fullkrug. With the win, Bayern Munich have a five-point gap at the top of the table, while Bremen stay in 12th position. Elsewhere, Wolfsburg whitewashed last-placed Schalke 5-0 to increase the relegation worries of the Royal Blues. Christopher Trimmel’s winner helped Union Berlin to rally back 2-1 against struggling Cologne, while Mainz clinched vital points after edging Freiburg with a goal from Robin Quaison.

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